Dr. Shobha Sharma

Dr Shobha R Sharma is one of Mumbai's senior Paediatricians with 47 years of clinical expertise in general paediatrics, neonatology, infectious diseases and paediatric rheumatology.

She is widely recognised for her strong track record in managing extremely low birth weight and high-risk newborns. She is also a Gold Medallist and recipient of the I C Jhaveri Prize for topping the DCH examination in Mumbai.

She currently serves as Consultant at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, and at Surya Hospital, Santacruz West, Mumbai, where she provides comprehensive, patient-centred paediatric and neonatal care.

If you are searching for a trusted paediatrician in Mumbai for newborn care, high-risk neonates, immunisation or paediatric rheumatology, Dr Shobha Sharma offers evidence-based treatment with over four decades of clinical experience.

She consults in English, Hindi and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Shobha R Sharma specialises in comprehensive paediatric and neonatal care, offering expert clinical management across a wide range of childhood health conditions.

Neonatology

• Newborn and premature baby care
• Extremely low birth weight neonatal care
• NICU management
• High-risk newborn support

General Paediatrics and Immunisation

• Routine child health check-ups
• Growth and developmental monitoring
• Immunisation
• Nutrition and feeding guidance

Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Rheumatology

• Childhood infections and fevers
• Long-term paediatric rheumatology follow-up
• Autoimmune conditions in children

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations:

• Consultant, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai
• Consultant, Surya Hospital, Santacruz West, Mumbai

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from University of Mumbai (1979)
• MD (Paediatrics) from University of Mumbai (1982)
• Diploma in Child Health (DCH) – College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai (1982)

Academic Contributions and Achievements

She has published multiple research papers in reputed medical journals, including Indian Pediatrics and Perinatology, and has presented award-winning papers at national paediatric conferences, including a Gold Medal-winning platform presentation at IAP 6th National Neocon.

Professional Memberships

• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
• National Neonatology Forum (NNF)

Medical Registration

• Maharashtra Medical Council (Registration No. 2007030285, 2007)

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